Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Crossmind is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in an area that was close to a wooden or stone cross, or a crossroads. The surname was originally derived from the word kross.

Crossmind Early Origins

The surname Crossmind was first found in Somerset where some of the earliest records of the name include: Nicholas Crousman, Philip Crosman and Thomas Crosman are all listed there in the reign of Edward III. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6) Philip Crosman was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Somerset in 1327. [2]CITATION[CLOSE]Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)

Crossmind Spelling Variations

Crossmind Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Crossmind has been spelled many different ways, including Crossman, Crosseman, Crosman, Croseman, Croixman, Croisman, Croxman, Croceman, Crossmen, Crossemen, Crosmen, Crossmann, Crosmann, Crouceman, Croiceman and many more.

Crossmind Early History

Crossmind Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Crossmind research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1623, 1683 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Crossmind History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Crossmind Early Notables (pre 1700)

Crossmind Early Notables (pre 1700)

Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Crossmind Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Crossminds to arrive in North America: William Crossman who settled in Virginia in 1637. John Crossman settled in Sutton and was one of the original purchasers of land from the Indians in the year 1639. John was originally from Taunton, Somerset, England. He had one known son, Robert.

The Crossmind Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Crossmind Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.